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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 573.63 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 573.63 and 243.64 is: 365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 573.63 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/573.63 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 573.63 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 139,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,759.21/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.46

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